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Due to an ITC eight-tank fire that burned for three days, elevated levels of benzene encompass Deer Park, Texas and surrounding areas. An ITC employee that was monitoring the area around the tank fire detected the elevated levels of benzene using a handheld device.
With a pungent odor and thick, dark smoke emitted from the tank fire, there has been escalated concern about the air quality from residents in the area. Exposure to benzene can cause headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness, or in chronic cases, cancer, according to the World Health Organization.
Although the fire has now ceased and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, the city stated that it is actively and continuously monitoring the air quality of the area.
ITC has released claim forms, offering both individuals and businesses a way to be compensated for missing work, seeing doctors and to reimburse other expenses that may be tied to the fire.
What Can I Do Now?
For immediate use, ION Science offers handheld, portable gas detection devices capable of detecting real-time benzene levels for plant and worker safety.
With a response time of just two seconds, the Tiger handheld VOC detector is used for the rapid, accurate detection of volatile organic compounds within the harshest of environments. The Cub, the world’s smallest and lightest personal VOC detector, offers market leading parts-per-billion (ppb) sensitivity–giving an early warning of exposure to hazardous gases.
Tiger and Cub both incorporate ION Science patented photoionization detection (PID) sensor technology with humidity resistance and anti-contamination design, proven to extend run time in the field.
What Can I Do for the Future?
In the case that a situation like this may reoccur, or to continuously monitor the conditions of a facility, fixed gas detection is essential to ensure ongoing worksite safety.
With a dynamic range of 0-20 ppm with 0.1 ppm sensitivity, the Titan, by ION Science, is the first continuous, benzene-specific monitor capable of displaying real-time measurements within 60 seconds. Designed for extreme weather and condensing atmospheres, the Falco is a fixed VOC detector that offers reliability and results that can be seen from a distance of twenty meters in sunlight to ensure maximum protection.
Titan and Falco both incorporate ION Science patented photoionization detection (PID) sensor technology with humidity resistance and anti-contamination design.
To ensure worksite safety for both today and tomorrow, contact ION Science at (877) 864-7710.